Making waves with quiet songs for the better part of the last few years, JACK JOHNSON has become an undeniable - albeit reluctant - superstar. Delivering his signature sound that fans around the world have grown to love over the past 5 years, his live shows have become truly captivating affairs. 2005 sees him returning to Australia for his first tour in two years, and bringing with him a swag of fresh songs in the form of a brand new album. Due for release on Monday February 28th, his third album 'In Between Dreams' is another hypnotic blend of JACK JOHNSON penned treasures.
The very next night on Saturday 26 Feb, frock up [with mask?] for the Cairns Rio Festival, the local version of the worldıs most famous carnival. The show promises to be spectacular, the culmination of a workshop series for the Cairns Community led by expert tutors in Brazilian dance, costume, fantasy parade development, mask-making and decoration. Join the carnival for an evening of great South American food and entertainment, with the Tanks transformed into a fantasy cultural landscape. Cairns Rio Festival is funded by Arts Queensland and auspiced by Arts Nexus.
An independent folk/alternative country act, from Brisbane, Australia, Women in Docs have built a strong, loyal and diverse following, and an enviable reputation for quality performances and recordings. They will suck you in with painfully honest and down to earth humour, dressed in stealthily addictive melodies. And comfortable shoes.